Meadows/Woodlands at Shaker Run Golf Club

It was disappointing to see a once great course fall into disrepair Most of the bunkers had no sand or it hasn't been raked in 6 months. They quit cutting the grass around the backside of most of the traps. Half of the fairways looked burned out from lack of water. Most of the tee boxes were chewed up as if the never move the blocks or reseed.

The drinks were flowing like mud as the one and only cart service was seen only once at the 9th hole. Only two water coolers on 18 holes and only I trash can next to the water cooler. So trash was blowing around everywhere.

It used to be worth the premium price to play this course but it simply was very disappointing and I'm sure we won't be back. It's at best a $20 round as I'm sure it will only get worse as the summer goes on

Disappointing

Shaker Run Golf Course in the past was considered a premiere golf course in Ohio. Not so, presently. It is still a nice course, but it is not the elite destination the current owner(s) are trying to market it as. There are many courses in the Dayton/Cincinnati that are a far better value. The rates of $49 and $41 for a round of golf at Shaker Run are borderline ridiculous. There are not separate rates for seniors and the discount websites are no help in finding a decent rate for what this course has to offer. My regular foursome (we played 68 rounds at 46 different courses at an avergage rate of $24.67 in 2014) played Shaker Run on Monday, May 11, and we pretty much had the course to ourselves. We were surprised at the C+ condition of the course. We were not surprised there were only a few golfers because the Monday-Thursday mainstay senior golfers are not as a whole going to pay $40+ for a round of golf. We just happened to find a rare under-$30 deal on a website. This needs to become the rule and not the rare exception. My regular Monday and Thursday foursome of seniors would like to play Shaker Run more often, but that is not likely if the current management refuses to see the current golf market more realistically! At the current rates, I cannot recommend Shaker Run Golf Course!

I have played the course several times before and getting better compare to last year but still need to be impoved. No bunker has been maintenanced and lack of leveler of bunker. A lot of leaves remained on the fairway. I need value to pay over 50$.

We played Shaker Run Woodlands to Meadows. I had never played the Meadows before. I really enjoyed the course. I found it to be challenging golf consistent with the remainder of Shaker Run. Some of the holes require positioning to avoid large scores. We enjoyed and we will definitely be back to play again, also felt like it was good value. Don Snider

I remember when Anthony Kim and Michelle Wie played at Shaker, the course was top notch clean. I did not make it out last year due to rumors of its demise. Unfortunately the rumors are true. Fields of dandelions now play a large part of the layout surrounding the fairways. Clumps of grass from the fairway mowers littered the fairways. The greens... the greens. It's as if there are 2 types of grass growing, each possessing is own speed. On a positive note, the bunkers appeared to have fresh sand in them. I paid $41 on golfnow.com and I feel there are plenty of $25-$30 deals on nicer courses. I hope mgmt sees this and makes appropriate changes as this was once known as a premier course for my area.

Course was in fair shape, greens were a bit lumpy, they are removing many treees, opening up the course a bit.

The course was great as always. Played on a Saturday afternoon and there was no cart person on the course. Stopped in the club house at the turn and the lady working the bar area was rude. Seemed like everything you asked for they didn't have and what was available seemed like you were being a bother to her. Credit card machine was not working either. Had to go to proshop to pay.

The appearances around the clubhouse are poor. parking lot needs repaving, and the grass was full of dandelions, in general a poor first impression.

Our golf cart was dirty, one cup holder had bird droppings in it, also both of the sand bottles were almost empty.

The meadows course traps were so bad, we could not play out of them. The fairways and greens were in good shape. I would not be willing to play this again.

The Lakeside course was in better shape relative to the traps, however there is still a lot of wood laying around from the cutting down of diseased oak trees. the loss of these trees has diminished the once beautiful course.

Would have little inclination to return to this course

course wasn't in the best shape really wet. Had to remain on cart path which made play really slow. But overall I would recommend this course to everyone

Course was to ourselves and in great condition. Looking forward for the next round.

Used to be one of my favorite places to visit and play, but it has really gone downhill. Proshop is almost devoid of merchandise, restaurant/bar is closed, and the course is in overall lousy condition compared with prior years. Bunkers look like they had not had any attention in weeks, greens were mostly terrible, fairways were decent. Had all winter to do renovations/repairs, etc. , so why does the place look like it is almost closed in the middle of April. We wondered why the prices were much lower than in the past, and now we know.

A little slow at times, but it is the best public course in Cincinnati. Going in the fall is beautiful. Sneak in one more round out there before winter!

Teed off at 9am. Hit the turn at 11:20, went in to get a beverage. With only 4 customers in the bar, it took over 15 minutes to be acknowledged by the bartender. The cook behind the bar wouldn't even look up. Then they acted like they were doing you a favor to get you a beverage for the back nine. We finished at 2pm. FIve hours.........and waited every shot. Brutal.

I played Lakeside to Woodlands. Never had to wait and nobody waited on us. Fantastic greens that require looking at putt from both sides. Greens were a bit bumpy but we got great rate to compensate. Some of the best finishing holes in the city.

Played this course years ago. Always enjoyed it and thought it magnificent. Yesterday the fairways were nice for the most part but the greens had a lot of problems. Still love the course and will try again next year.

The course played great. I know they've been working hard to get the course back in top condition and you could tell. Fairways and greens were extremely nice. What beautiful views this course has. Highly recommend!!

I've played this course many times and always enjoy the challenge! Overall, the course was in pretty good shape except for the greens. They had recently been aerated which I know us a very necessary part of annual maintenance. However, don't charge me $65.00 to play it under these conditions!!!

Course is in a beautiful setting, played the Lakeside 9 and the Woodlands 9. Fairways were in great shape, tee boxes average, greens below average. Loved the course architecture, lots of variety with thought put into each hole.

No money appears to be going back into the course or carts or any part of the facility. Greens in horrible condition on the 2 nines we played Woodlands to Meadows. Did not get to play Lakeside, billed as their premium nine, but it looked in better condition. Spending their money I guess on that higher cost nine. I won't be playing there any more.

The greens need work as well as other areas of the course. Stll challenging but used to be in much better shape.